I reckon ol' Geroge being Turkish would piss the Russians off as well - Especialy those of Cossack extraction! Remember he is their patron as well...

I am St Geroge, that noble champion bold
and with my trusty Broadsword, won ten thousand pounds in gold.
It was I that fought the fiery Dragon
and brought him to the slaughter
and by that very deed I won the King of Egypts daughter.
Many years I spent with this fine lass but realy was a burk
I spent so long in the desert, they thought I was a Turk...

Bet you can't spot the bit I added can you?

Cheers

:D
(AKA Hector)